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"What Conditions Were Reported to Cause Assisted Suicide in the Netherlands in 2012?" Euthanasia, edited by Margaret Haerens, Greenhaven Press, 2015. Opposing Viewpoints. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/EJ2220015267/OVIC?u=cobb90289&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=e48e4d51. Accessed 7 Mar. 2024.

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"What Conditions Were Reported to Cause Assisted Suicide in the Netherlands in 2012?" Euthanasia, edited by Margaret Haerens, Greenhaven Press, 2015. Opposing Viewpoints. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/EJ2220015267/OVIC?u=cobb90289&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=e48e4d51. Accessed 7 Mar. 2024.

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"Do anything possible to keep them alive!"

"They're all I have don't pull the plug..."

"I DON'T CARE IF YOU'VE DONE EVERYTHING POSSIBLE, JUST DO SOMETHING!", these are some examples of things I've heard people say as I volunteered in a hospital, and of course I understand that no one wants to lose their loved ones, a lot of people don't even want to think about it. Still, they should, they're trying their hardest to keep them alive not thinking about the pain that they're going through, pain that no one can describe, at what point does it start being inhumane? at what point does it stop being out of fear and love for the person dying? at what point is it irrational? Advocates of euthanasia argue that it offers a compassionate and humane option for individuals facing unbearable suffering at the end of life. Proponents emphasize the importance of respecting an individual's autonomy and right to make decisions about their own body and quality of life. For many terminally ill patients, the prospect of prolonged suffering and loss of dignity can be more distressing than death itself. Euthanasia provides these individuals with the option to end their suffering on their own terms, allowing them to retain a sense of control and agency over their final moments.

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Van Maren, Jonathon. "Hushed Horrors: When the mask slips, people catch an unvarnished glimpse at what is going on behind all the soothing, medicalized language: killing people." National Right to Life News, Oct. 2023, p. 22. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A769206515/OVIC?u=cobb90289&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=b6edba63. Accessed 8 Mar. 2024.

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Van Maren, Jonathon. "Hushed Horrors: When the mask slips, people catch an unvarnished glimpse at what is going on behind all the soothing, medicalized language: killing people." National Right to Life News, Oct. 2023, p. 22. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/A769206515/OVIC?u=cobb90289&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=b6edba63. Accessed 8 Mar. 2024.

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One argument against human euthanasia is rooted in the belief that intentionally ending a human life, even under the guise of relieving suffering, fundamentally contradicts the inherent value and sanctity of life. Every individual has a right to life, and intentionally ending it raises profound ethical concerns. This perspective emphasizes the importance of cherishing and preserving life, even in the face of immense suffering or terminal illness. Moreover, legalizing euthanasia introduces significant risks, including the potential for abuse, coercion, and unintended consequences. Vulnerable individuals, such as those with disabilities or the elderly, may feel pressured to opt for euthanasia due to societal, economic, or familial pressures. Additionally, implementing adequate safeguards to ensure informed consent and prevent abuse poses significant challenges. While recognizing the compassionate intentions behind euthanasia, it's crucial to approach this issue with careful consideration of its ethical, legal, and societal implications. Rather than resorting to euthanasia, society should prioritize improving access to palliative care, enhancing support systems for individuals facing terminal illness or suffering, and promoting a culture of compassion and dignity in end-of-life care.

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Somerville, Margaret. "The Media's Positive Portrayal of Euthanasia Is Harmful." The Ethics of Euthanasia, edited by Nancy Harris, Greenhaven Press, 2004. At Issue. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/EJ3010027217/OVIC?u=cobb90289&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=c4ab1f30. Accessed 8 Mar. 2024.

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Somerville, Margaret. "The Media's Positive Portrayal of Euthanasia Is Harmful." The Ethics of Euthanasia, edited by Nancy Harris, Greenhaven Press, 2004. At Issue. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/EJ3010027217/OVIC?u=cobb90289&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=c4ab1f30. Accessed 8 Mar. 2024.

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The media's positive portrayal of euthanasia can distort public understanding of the complexities and ethical dilemmas involved. By focusing primarily on cases where euthanasia is presented as a compassionate and dignified option, the media may downplay the potential risks and consequences associated with legalizing euthanasia. This one-sided portrayal can create a false sense of simplicity and inevitability surrounding end-of-life decisions, failing to adequately address the nuanced ethical, legal, and practical considerations at play. Media coverage that presents euthanasia in a positive light may inadvertently reinforce societal attitudes and stereotypes about disability, aging, and illness. By framing euthanasia as a rational and acceptable response to suffering, the media risks perpetuating harmful narratives that devalue the lives of individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses. This can contribute to a culture of ableism and discrimination, where individuals facing health challenges feel pressured to view their lives as burdensome or unworthy of preservation. The media's positive portrayal of euthanasia can undermine efforts to improve access to palliative care and other forms of end-of-life support. By sensationalizing cases of euthanasia and focusing on the desire for a quick and painless death, the media may overshadow the importance of holistic approaches to end-of-life care that prioritize pain relief, comfort, and emotional support. This can lead to a neglect of palliative care resources and support systems, depriving individuals of the compassionate care they need to live out their final days with dignity and comfort.

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Euthanasia should not be banned  Pratchett, Terry. "Euthanasia Is Merciful and Reasonable." Euthanasia, edited by Margaret Haerens, Greenhaven Press, 2015. Opposing Viewpoints. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/EJ3010134268/OVIC?u=cobb90289&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=383a623a. Accessed 6 Mar. 2024. Originally published as "Terry Pratchett: My Case for a Euthanasia Tribunal," Guardian, 1 Feb. 2010. 

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Euthanasia should not be banned  Pratchett, Terry. "Euthanasia Is Merciful and Reasonable." Euthanasia, edited by Margaret Haerens, Greenhaven Press, 2015. Opposing Viewpoints. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, link.gale.com/apps/doc/EJ3010134268/OVIC?u=cobb90289&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=383a623a. Accessed 6 Mar. 2024. Originally published as "Terry Pratchett: My Case for a Euthanasia Tribunal," Guardian, 1 Feb. 2010. 

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People tend to say that life is delicate and that people should fight for the right to live, but what if you don't want to? what if you have a detrimental illness with no cure? or a terminal illness from which you won't recover? It's only a matter of time, why not make it quick and painless and around the people you love, why not die on your terms?

Well, the main argument against assisted suicide is that life is too precious to be just "thrown away", completely understandable, especially if your family member is weak, struggling, and in pain and the doctor comes into the room and has the nerve to say "All we can do is try to make them comfortable in their final moments" because all that means is that they have given up on your parent, sibling, or child, they are trying to take the easy way out and that they don't think they can get better. The main difference between a doctor/nurse and you is hope, you are running on hope and that hope is what keeps your loved one alive, your prayer is keeping them alive, your presence, but with the doctor, they believe in science, statistics, charts, diagnostic, things that have answers and if those answers say that they won't recover, that their condition is too far gone or if they will never live a happy/normal life based on the facts, what do you say to that? what if your loved one doesn't see the point of trying to stay alive just to die a painful death? what do you say to that? Instead of fighting a losing battle, they should be able to take control of their own life, regardless of age or condition.